seal
seal /ˈsiːl/
noun
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()
Fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
(
sealing wax
, seal
)
fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
She used a wax seal to ensure the letter remained confidential.
She used a wax seal to ensure the letter remained confidential.
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()
A device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
(
stamp
, seal
)
a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
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Any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
(
seal
)
any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
The seal lounged on the ice floe, occasionally slipping into the frigid water to catch a meal
The seal lounged on the ice floe, occasionally slipping into the frigid water to catch a meal
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Fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
(
seal
)
fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
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A finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
(
seal
)
a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
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An indication of approved or superior status
(
cachet
, seal
, seal of approval
)
an indication of approved or superior status
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A stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
(
seal
)
a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
The warrant bore the sheriff's seal
the warrant bore the sheriff's seal
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The pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal
(
seal
, sealskin
)
the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal
A coat of seal
a coat of seal
verb
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()
Close with or as if with a seal
(
seal
)
close with or as if with a seal
She sealed the letter with hot wax
She sealed the letter with hot wax
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()
Make tight; secure against leakage
(
seal
, seal off
)
make tight; secure against leakage
Seal the windows
seal the windows
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()
Decide irrevocably
(
seal
)
decide irrevocably
Sealing dooms
sealing dooms
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Hunt seals
(
seal
)
hunt seals
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Cover with varnish
(
seal
, varnish
)
cover with varnish
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Affix a seal to
(
seal
)
affix a seal to
Seal the letter
seal the letter
noun
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(military) a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare
(
Navy SEAL
, SEAL
)
(military) a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare
SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land
SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land